The Move to Crown Colony Status
The 1867 transition to direct rule from London and the reasons behind the merchant class's petition.
Key Questions
- 1Why were Singapore merchants unhappy with Indian administration?
- 2What changed when Singapore became a Crown Colony?
- 3How did this shift affect the power of the Governor?
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